Quiz Modern period
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Improve your knowledge of modern history (1500-1789) with our fun quizzes on historical events, famous people and more.
Do you know the details of the Italian Renaissance? Can you name the most influential kings and queens of the era of absolute monarchies? Can you tell the difference between the different revolutions that shook Europe from the late 18th century on?
Our quizzes on modern history (1500-1789) will help you discover new and exciting historical facts and gain a better understanding of the most important events of this pivotal period in history. Modern history quizzes are a fun way to reinforce your knowledge and better understand this period of history that saw the rise of the great European powers, religious conflicts and political revolutions. Whether you are a history buff or just curious, come test your knowledge with our quizzes on the history of the modern era (1500-1789).
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To which branch of Christianity is Martin Luther the initiator?
2Protestantism
1Orthodoxie
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Martin Luther is the initiator of Protestantism which gave birth to many Protestant churches and marked the history of Christianity.
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Martin Luther is the initiator of Protestantism which gave birth to many Protestant churches and marked the history of Christianity.
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How old was Louis XIV when he became king?
14 years old
213 years old
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Louis XIV became king at the age of four. His reign lasted from May 14, 1643, under the regency of his mother Anne of Austria, to September 7, 1651, date of his death in 1715. His 72-year reign was one of the longest in European history and the longest in French history.
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Louis XIV became king at the age of four. His reign lasted from May 14, 1643, under the regency of his mother Anne of Austria, to September 7, 1651, date of his death in 1715. His 72-year reign was one of the longest in European history and the longest in French history.
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When did Louis XIV and his court reside at the Château de Versailles?
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21789
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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The Palace of Versailles is a French castle and historical monument. It was the residence of the French kings Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. The king and the court resided there permanently from May 6, 1682 to October 6, 1789.
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